| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Local School District | Highland | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 907 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lynchburg-Clay Local School District | Lynchburg | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,075 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hillsboro City School District | Hillsboro | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,215 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bright Local School District | Mowrystown | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 727 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Greenfield Exempted Village School District | Greenfield | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,913 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District | Sinking Spring | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 3,546 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Highland County compares
Together they enroll 10,383 students across 26 schools. The largest is Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District with 3,546 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County has 6 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Highland County is Fairfield Local School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Highland County, OH?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Highland County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Highland County, OH?
Of the districts serving Highland County, Fairfield Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.